European Commission Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation José Manuel Albares and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, together with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo, met in Brussels earlier today.
Unite the Union today announced that they had secured a deal with the Government that will see health professionals working for the Elderly Residential Services of the Care Agency transferred to the Gibraltar Health Authority under new working conditions and pay scales. This move will, in effect, restore the parity that had existed until 2009 between workers of both authorities.
The parity agreement, which was a Government commitment, ensures that workers will now be receiving the same pay for what they argue is the same work. Workers will also receive backdated wages.
A new mobile-optimised version of the Gibraltar Port Authority’s website has been launched. This follows the launch of a new website in October of last year.
The mobile phone version allows access to the full website facilities that users currently enjoy but in a more user-friendly format on all smartphones. The Port Authority says this will provide a more convenient and easy-to-read alternative for those who might be on the move with a simple top-level menu which gives quick and easy access to the different areas of the website.
The Type 23 frigate HMS Monmouth arrived at the Naval base at lunch time. The ship’s company of around 180 personnel are now looking forward to spending some time ashore in Gibraltar.
Captain Commodore Gordon Ruddock said: “We are delighted to be here at the end of a busy seven month deployment. Gibraltar is the ideal last stop to refuel and stock up, it is also a perfect opportunity for the crew to relax and recuperate for a few days.”
The Governor has today ordered the deportation of a suspected Turkish terrorist who was arrested by the RGP on Wednesday in Casemates. Cengiz Yalcin is classified as a prohibited immigrant under the Immigration Asylum and Refugee Act.